Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve stared at the charts for Kennebunk Beach and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead with very little to get excited about. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you’re waiting for a wave that never comes.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 25th of August. That morning brings a bump in swell to 6ft from the SSE, but with a short period of 6 seconds and a light cross-shore wind, it’s messy and weak. The combined energy is only moderate (167). By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the same direction, but the period is still short at 7 seconds, and the cross-onshore wind makes it lumpy. This is expert territory – too big and chopped for most.

The first half-decent window appears on Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning sees 4ft SSE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, cleaning things up a bit. It’s still ordinary, but the combined energy is moderate (279) and at least the wind is cooperating. The afternoon gets messier again.

Thursday the 27th of August shows some promise. The SE swell runs at 3ft with a long period of 12 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The combined energy kicks up to 306 (moderate), and those long-period lines might offer a bit of shape, though at a beach break they could be a bit straight. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen.

The real standout, and the only one I’m taking a punt on, is Friday the 28th of August. The afternoon session has a 5ft SE swell with a long period of 13 seconds, clean cross-offshore winds, and a combined energy of 1292 – that’s strong, full of power. This is your best bet for some proper, punchy waves. The period is long enough to hold shape, and the wind is clean. It’s still a week away, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only beacon in this long flat spell.

After that, we’re back to small, weak, and onshore junk. There’s a massive gap from the 29th of August right through to the 1st of September – nothing but tiny dribble and choppy wind. A few mornings go glassy, but the swell is barely a ripple.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, the 27th and 28th of August are your best shouts, with Friday the 28th afternoon being the clear winner. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do. This run is a tough one, but forecasts can change – fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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